Wacey
Every Wacey since 1979 — 413 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wacey
Wacey is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,578 in 2025 with 32 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 413 American babies have been named Wacey. Its peak came in 2025, when 38 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wacey stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wacey year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,827 | 32 | #3,578 |
| 2024 | — | — | 24 | #4,421 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,696 |
| 2022 | — | — | 15 | #6,133 |
| 2021 | — | — | 8 | #9,642 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #7,011 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,841 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #7,104 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,767 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,962 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,668 |
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| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,503 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,859 |
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| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #13,269 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #9,193 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #10,298 |
| 1995 | — | — | 12 | #5,109 |
| 1990 | — | — | 24 | #2,776 |
| 1985 | — | — | 14 | #3,391 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wacey in 2025?
Wacey ranked #3,578 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 32 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wacey?
413 babies have been named Wacey in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wacey most popular?
Wacey peaked in 2025, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Wacey a boy or girl name?
Wacey is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wacey rising or falling?
Wacey is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.